12 Bible Verses about Nearness To God

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Psalm 73:28

But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

Isaiah 50:8

The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!

Jeremiah 23:23

Do you people think that I am some local deity and not the transcendent God?" the Lord asks.

Acts 17:27

so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said, "Let's go down after the Philistines at night; we will rout them until the break of day. We won't leave any of them alive!" They replied, "Do whatever seems best to you." But the priest said, "Let's approach God here."

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Acts 17:27

so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

Nearness to God » Abiding in Christ (select reading john 15)

2 John 1:9

Everyone who goes on ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in this teaching has both the Father and the Son.

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.

More verses: John 15:4-7

Nearness to God » In prayer and fellowship

Psalm 73:28

But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said, "Let's go down after the Philistines at night; we will rout them until the break of day. We won't leave any of them alive!" They replied, "Do whatever seems best to you." But the priest said, "Let's approach God here."

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